With his penchant for poetry, Todd Christensen never fit the Raiders's renegade mold. But that didn't keep him from becoming one of the team's best all-time tight ends. A five-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time Super Bowl winner, Christensen died from complications during liver transplant surgery Wednesday. He was 57. Christensen's son, Toby Christensen, said his father died at Intermountain Medical Center near his home in Alpine, Utah. He had been waiting for 10 months for a donor liver. After a stellar career at running back for Byu from 1974-77, Christensen was a second-round pick for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1978 NFL draft.
- 11/14/2013
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
So sad. NFL great Todd Christensen has passed away at 57. The former Raiders tight end and ‘American Gladiators’ host found success both on and off the field before his untimely death.
Oakland Raiders tight end and one-time American Gladiators host Todd Christensen died at the age of 57 on Nov. 13 in Utah. Todd was undergoing surgery when he suddenly passed away. The NFL pro leaves behind an impressive legacy — read on to learn more about his life.
Todd Christensen Dies At 57 — NFL Pro Passes Away During Surgery
The NFL is mourning a huge loss after Todd’s unexpected death. It’s unclear what surgical procedure the NFL legend was undergoing at the time of his passing or exactly how he died. Todd had battled liver disease and other illnesses during the final years of his life, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.
Todd, a five-time Pro Bowler, played in the NFL for more than ten years.
Oakland Raiders tight end and one-time American Gladiators host Todd Christensen died at the age of 57 on Nov. 13 in Utah. Todd was undergoing surgery when he suddenly passed away. The NFL pro leaves behind an impressive legacy — read on to learn more about his life.
Todd Christensen Dies At 57 — NFL Pro Passes Away During Surgery
The NFL is mourning a huge loss after Todd’s unexpected death. It’s unclear what surgical procedure the NFL legend was undergoing at the time of his passing or exactly how he died. Todd had battled liver disease and other illnesses during the final years of his life, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.
Todd, a five-time Pro Bowler, played in the NFL for more than ten years.
- 11/13/2013
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
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